Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Dempsey Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (Online Only)
My background includes work with family conflict, depression, anxiety, communication issues, trauma, parenting styles, co-parenting, attachment injury.
Dempsey Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University. She is currently pursing to become a Registered Play Therapist. Dempsey is trained in EMDR therapy, including EMDR with play therapy techniques. Dempsey utilizes play therapy techniques with children, teens, and families. Dempsey is trained to interpret play of children to give the guideway to healing children. Dempsey works best with children who have not responded well to therapy prior. Dempsey is trained in Theraplay which is an attachment rebuilding therapy for families with attachment injuries.
My background includes work with family conflict, depression, anxiety, communication issues, trauma, parenting styles, co-parenting, attachment injury.
Dempsey Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed her master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University. She is currently pursing to become a Registered Play Therapist. Dempsey is trained in EMDR therapy, including EMDR with play therapy techniques. Dempsey utilizes play therapy techniques with children, teens, and families. Dempsey is trained to interpret play of children to give the guideway to healing children. Dempsey works best with children who have not responded well to therapy prior. Dempsey is trained in Theraplay which is an attachment rebuilding therapy for families with attachment injuries.
My education and experience has given me the ability to provide counseling in multiple areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, family issues, teen/adolescent issues, child issues, ASD, ADHD, and others.
Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs. We’ll build those healthy coping skills together. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it.
My education and experience has given me the ability to provide counseling in multiple areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, family issues, teen/adolescent issues, child issues, ASD, ADHD, and others.
Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs. We’ll build those healthy coping skills together. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it.
I have extensive training in play and sand tray therapy, Trauma, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and OCD.
My name is Christina, I have a Master of Science degree in counseling and psychology. Life is a beautiful journey, but there are moments when it can seem too overwhelming to navigate it alone. Sometimes you need to reach out to someone who can help you find your way forward. If you feel weighed down by feelings of uncertainty or distress, come to see me. Together, we can work to identify and treat the root causes of your difficulties and create a new opportunity for a life with rich experiences and joyful memories.
I have extensive training in play and sand tray therapy, Trauma, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and OCD.
My name is Christina, I have a Master of Science degree in counseling and psychology. Life is a beautiful journey, but there are moments when it can seem too overwhelming to navigate it alone. Sometimes you need to reach out to someone who can help you find your way forward. If you feel weighed down by feelings of uncertainty or distress, come to see me. Together, we can work to identify and treat the root causes of your difficulties and create a new opportunity for a life with rich experiences and joyful memories.
Some of my specialties include: relationship counseling, premarital counseling, conflict resolution, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, parenting, mood disorders, LGBTQ, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunction, polyamory, fetishes, kink, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, stress management and anger management.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
Some of my specialties include: relationship counseling, premarital counseling, conflict resolution, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, parenting, mood disorders, LGBTQ, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunction, polyamory, fetishes, kink, substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, stress management and anger management.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor who provides individual and couples therapy. I am certified in kink, fetishes, and polyamory. I am also certified in Transgender Care.
Lauren Tilden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (Online Only)
I empower adults and couples seeking support with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, loss, trauma, relationship roadblocks, and life transitions.
Life throws curveballs, beautiful and brutal, and we all need a teammate sometimes. Let's navigate yours together. Your story is yours alone, and it deserves a supportive, confidential space to unravel and understand. If daily life or relationships feel overwhelming, therapy can be a powerful tool to discover deeper meaning, tap into your strengths, and heal from past wounds.
I empower adults and couples seeking support with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, loss, trauma, relationship roadblocks, and life transitions.
Life throws curveballs, beautiful and brutal, and we all need a teammate sometimes. Let's navigate yours together. Your story is yours alone, and it deserves a supportive, confidential space to unravel and understand. If daily life or relationships feel overwhelming, therapy can be a powerful tool to discover deeper meaning, tap into your strengths, and heal from past wounds.
Michel Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (Online Only)
The only way through pain is through pain. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Consultant. I have been affiliated with the military for nearly 20 years, specializing in trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, and performance enhancement. I help my clients recognize their needs, their worth, and build hope and healing for their future.
The only way through pain is through pain. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Consultant. I have been affiliated with the military for nearly 20 years, specializing in trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, and performance enhancement. I help my clients recognize their needs, their worth, and build hope and healing for their future.
Alina Griffith
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, CCTP, ASDCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
My specialties include children, adolescents, teens, and adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional disturbances, and individuals diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
I create a trusting space and build rapport so that you can have a place to process challenges, which also creates growth. Creating a safe space for my clients also means creating a space of compassion, empathy, understanding, and non-judgment. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. Sometimes, there are disruptions in life that affect not only the present but the future as well. These disruptions can impact how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we perceive the world in a negative way. I draw from the modalities of CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and SandTray Therapy.
My specialties include children, adolescents, teens, and adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional disturbances, and individuals diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
I create a trusting space and build rapport so that you can have a place to process challenges, which also creates growth. Creating a safe space for my clients also means creating a space of compassion, empathy, understanding, and non-judgment. I value the transformative nature of a strong therapeutic relationship. Sometimes, there are disruptions in life that affect not only the present but the future as well. These disruptions can impact how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we perceive the world in a negative way. I draw from the modalities of CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and SandTray Therapy.
Stephanie Walthour
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (Online Only)
Stephanie is a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) committed to enhancing relationships for her clients. She has extensive experience in areas such as PTSD, trauma, infidelity, couples therapy, non-monogamy, kink, blended family dynamics, and LGBTQ concerns.
Stephanie is a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) committed to enhancing relationships for her clients. She has extensive experience in areas such as PTSD, trauma, infidelity, couples therapy, non-monogamy, kink, blended family dynamics, and LGBTQ concerns.
A significant part of my practice is with individuals dealing with trauma caused by combat experiences as well as the pain caused by extra-marital affairs, heartbreak, and abuse, as well as the trauma of cancer.
Many times in life we find ourselves in painful places we never dreamed we'd be. As an adult woman with three children, ages 1, 7 and 9, I found myself in one of those places. With good counsel, I was able to not only survive, but thrive and, over time was able to heal and see beyond the pain of the past to enjoy the beauty of the present and look forward to the wonder of the future. It's been over 20 years, but I still remember what it felt like to walk into the counselor's office on that first day.
A significant part of my practice is with individuals dealing with trauma caused by combat experiences as well as the pain caused by extra-marital affairs, heartbreak, and abuse, as well as the trauma of cancer.
Many times in life we find ourselves in painful places we never dreamed we'd be. As an adult woman with three children, ages 1, 7 and 9, I found myself in one of those places. With good counsel, I was able to not only survive, but thrive and, over time was able to heal and see beyond the pain of the past to enjoy the beauty of the present and look forward to the wonder of the future. It's been over 20 years, but I still remember what it felt like to walk into the counselor's office on that first day.
She works with a variety of neurological conditions has focused interests in Dementia, Oncology, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Aviation and Military Psychology.
Do you feel like you might have a mental health diagnosis that has gone untreated? Are you worried about your cognitive health and fear you or a loved one might be in decline? A psychological or neuropsychological evaluation can help answer these questions and provide recommendations for treatment so you can achieve the emotional and cognitive health you desire.
She works with a variety of neurological conditions has focused interests in Dementia, Oncology, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Aviation and Military Psychology.
Do you feel like you might have a mental health diagnosis that has gone untreated? Are you worried about your cognitive health and fear you or a loved one might be in decline? A psychological or neuropsychological evaluation can help answer these questions and provide recommendations for treatment so you can achieve the emotional and cognitive health you desire.
Emily Anne Reed
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
I am a registered mental health counselor intern with a passion for helping people achieve their mental health goals. I specialize in working with the military community, including active duty service members, spouses, dependents, and families. I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being part of this community, as I have been a military child and spouse of an active duty member myself. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, cope with stress and trauma, and develop skills and strategies to improve your well-being.
I am a registered mental health counselor intern with a passion for helping people achieve their mental health goals. I specialize in working with the military community, including active duty service members, spouses, dependents, and families. I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being part of this community, as I have been a military child and spouse of an active duty member myself. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, cope with stress and trauma, and develop skills and strategies to improve your well-being.
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Colleen and her team at New Heights Counseling specialize in trauma recovery.
We want the most life has to offer. At times, circumstances, habits and trauma does not serve us well.... we wake up to find we aren't where we thought. If you're here, you are not alone. Colleen’s compassion, honesty, knowledge and transparency enables you to uncover your own abilities to cope, heal, and move through challenges. Colleen’s strengths include breaking down issues into manageable pieces to empower patients to move toward healing. She uses evidenced based methods like CBT and is also a Certified EMDR trauma-recovery therapist.
Colleen and her team at New Heights Counseling specialize in trauma recovery.
We want the most life has to offer. At times, circumstances, habits and trauma does not serve us well.... we wake up to find we aren't where we thought. If you're here, you are not alone. Colleen’s compassion, honesty, knowledge and transparency enables you to uncover your own abilities to cope, heal, and move through challenges. Colleen’s strengths include breaking down issues into manageable pieces to empower patients to move toward healing. She uses evidenced based methods like CBT and is also a Certified EMDR trauma-recovery therapist.
Christina Patterson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Please know you do not have to go through this alone. In my role as a mental health counselor, my approach to building trust is rooted in authenticity, empathy, and collaborative engagement. I recognize that the therapeutic relationship is a dynamic and evolving partnership, and my commitment to fostering trust is paramount. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Ultimately, my goal is to build trusting alliance that empowers clients to explore their challenges, develop resilience, and work towards positive change.
Please know you do not have to go through this alone. In my role as a mental health counselor, my approach to building trust is rooted in authenticity, empathy, and collaborative engagement. I recognize that the therapeutic relationship is a dynamic and evolving partnership, and my commitment to fostering trust is paramount. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Ultimately, my goal is to build trusting alliance that empowers clients to explore their challenges, develop resilience, and work towards positive change.
Asking for help is the first important step you can take on your journey to wholeness. I am here to help you identify, explore, and remove obstacles to your wellbeing. Watson, my therapy dog, offers great comfort as you work through difficult issues. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, or need to find a way out of an abusive relationship, or break cycles of self-harm, I am here to counsel you in a supportive way that is unique to you. My expertise also helps couples strengthen their relationship, encourages families to develop stronger bonds, and helps children and adolescents overcome struggles during childhood.
Asking for help is the first important step you can take on your journey to wholeness. I am here to help you identify, explore, and remove obstacles to your wellbeing. Watson, my therapy dog, offers great comfort as you work through difficult issues. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, or need to find a way out of an abusive relationship, or break cycles of self-harm, I am here to counsel you in a supportive way that is unique to you. My expertise also helps couples strengthen their relationship, encourages families to develop stronger bonds, and helps children and adolescents overcome struggles during childhood.
Life can be very challenging and we all have ways of coping with these challenges. Some ways of coping are healthy; others, not so much. When life overwhelms us, whether in marriage, family, job, or military career, our coping skills may no longer help us manage and we may look for quick fixes like alcohol or substances. If alcohol or substance use has taken over your life, or if anger and out-of-control emotions are ruling you, you have come to the right place.
Life can be very challenging and we all have ways of coping with these challenges. Some ways of coping are healthy; others, not so much. When life overwhelms us, whether in marriage, family, job, or military career, our coping skills may no longer help us manage and we may look for quick fixes like alcohol or substances. If alcohol or substance use has taken over your life, or if anger and out-of-control emotions are ruling you, you have come to the right place.
Stephanie Guise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our life,"-Brene Brown. Does it feel that you are trying to keep your head above water while others are swimming past? Do you find yourself needing assistance in an area of your life? Are you looking to increase your self awareness and personal empowerment? If so, I am here to listen, support, and guide you to successfully deal with life’s everyday challenges. Together, we can foster change and take the steps necessary to meet your goals. I will show you how to become your best self. It's time to be brave and take charge of your life!
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our life,"-Brene Brown. Does it feel that you are trying to keep your head above water while others are swimming past? Do you find yourself needing assistance in an area of your life? Are you looking to increase your self awareness and personal empowerment? If so, I am here to listen, support, and guide you to successfully deal with life’s everyday challenges. Together, we can foster change and take the steps necessary to meet your goals. I will show you how to become your best self. It's time to be brave and take charge of your life!
An interesting client for me is the middle-aged male who has climbed the ladder of success only to find there is nothing there but "stuff". They are extremely depressed realizing that they are unsatisfied with their lives. So they come into therapy to start "The Male Journey". If they become humble and honest, there is a chance that they can transform their lives for the better. Often, this approach is successful with couples who are in need of relationship counseling.
An interesting client for me is the middle-aged male who has climbed the ladder of success only to find there is nothing there but "stuff". They are extremely depressed realizing that they are unsatisfied with their lives. So they come into therapy to start "The Male Journey". If they become humble and honest, there is a chance that they can transform their lives for the better. Often, this approach is successful with couples who are in need of relationship counseling.
Are you at a point in your life where you realize that life is really lifing right now, and you need to make some real changes, so you can find relief and re-establish balance in your life? Not sure where or how to start? How to lift the feeling of overwhelm? Let's face it, sometimes you think you have it all together, and something comes along in your life that gets you off course, and suddenly you realize you may need a little help getting back on track!
Are you at a point in your life where you realize that life is really lifing right now, and you need to make some real changes, so you can find relief and re-establish balance in your life? Not sure where or how to start? How to lift the feeling of overwhelm? Let's face it, sometimes you think you have it all together, and something comes along in your life that gets you off course, and suddenly you realize you may need a little help getting back on track!
Stephanie Butler
Counselor, LMHC-S, NCC, MCAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety and unsure how to move forward? Are you exhausted from trying to “have it all together”? Maybe you're used to being able to figure things out, but this time seems different. Are you wondering if this is your new normal? The things that used to come easily to you may now feel almost impossible. You’ve tried to get a handle on this—maybe even by going to therapy before, but nothing is changing. My mission is to help individuals who struggle with perfectionism, self-criticism, anxiety, and chronic self-doubt, especially those who feel stuck and like they've tried it all.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety and unsure how to move forward? Are you exhausted from trying to “have it all together”? Maybe you're used to being able to figure things out, but this time seems different. Are you wondering if this is your new normal? The things that used to come easily to you may now feel almost impossible. You’ve tried to get a handle on this—maybe even by going to therapy before, but nothing is changing. My mission is to help individuals who struggle with perfectionism, self-criticism, anxiety, and chronic self-doubt, especially those who feel stuck and like they've tried it all.
Julia Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, TMHP
Verified Verified
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (Online Only)
In the past, you tackled life easily, enjoyed good friends, and felt good overall about your place in the world. But then something changed, either abruptly or gradually. Now your confidence is off, you doubt yourself, and feel disconnected to almost everyone. You want to feel like you again. You want a peaceful mind, relaxed around people, connected and present in your life.
In the past, you tackled life easily, enjoyed good friends, and felt good overall about your place in the world. But then something changed, either abruptly or gradually. Now your confidence is off, you doubt yourself, and feel disconnected to almost everyone. You want to feel like you again. You want a peaceful mind, relaxed around people, connected and present in your life.
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